MECHANICAL PROJECT ENGINEER
- Join a dynamic team delivering energy and water solutions to the mining sector.
- Manage project engineering assignments with a focus on compliance and environmental initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with clients and project teams while ensuring high-quality outcomes.
07th October, 2026
UON Energy for Every Future
UON is a Western Australian integrated energy company providing turnkey energy and water solutions to the mining sector and beyond, helping our customers on their decarbonisation journey utilising the technology, skills and real experience of team members across the business.
UON’s business centres around the design, manufacturing, supply, construction and maintenance of remote, off-grid power and water infrastructure, with many of the products manufactured in UON’s Malaga facility, based on proprietary and patented designs.
About The Opportunity:
NOTE - Only applicants with unrestricted rights to work in Australia will be considered and shortlisted for this position.
We are currently looking for a number of experienced Project Engineers from Mechanical background who are creative, can think outside the box and manage a busy workload, to join our teams.
You will be working a 2:1 roster alongside fantastic teams of highly skilled individuals, to deliver site specific solutions to our clients. This will entail a range of activities that will keep you engaged and present great opportunities for professional growth and development.
Key Duties of this role include.
- Maintain compliance with UON and Client HSE requirements.
- Plan and coordinate project engineering assignments entailing technical specifications and the preparation of detailed plans.
- Actively promote environmental management initiatives.
- Act as a trouble shooter and ensure any potential problems are alerted to the appropriate senior team member.
- Build strong relationships and networks with clients, project teams, design teams and subcontractors.
- Complete material take-offs and check against contract documents.
- Maintain document registers with project.
- Prepare programs for allocated work packages that meets the objectives of the project.
About You:
This position will suit a proactive and technically skilled professional who thrives in a collaborative project environment. You bring a strong mix of engineering expertise and interpersonal capabilities, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Sound technical engineering knowledge and understanding – specifically in Pipeline, Hydraulic Calculations, Pumps, Valves, generators, testing and commissioning process, ITP
- High level of communication, written and interpersonal skills.
- Sound computer literacy skills – proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong relationship building and negotiation skills.
- Maintain personal accountability and be able to work autonomously
- Awareness and understanding of Work Health and Safety principles and practice.
- A valid WA manual driver’s license.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in the construction and engineering industry.
- Strong technical knowledge and understanding.
- Awareness and understanding of Work Health and Safety principles and practices.
- Prior exposure to earthworks, concrete, structures and dewatering projects.
What We Offer:
- Full-time, permanent role
- Competitive base salary and site uplift
- Referral Bonuses for recommending talented individuals to join the team
- Corporate Health Cover Plan exclusive to UON employees
- Ongoing Training and Development programs (internal training)
- Career growth opportunities within a dynamic and growing business
- A vibrant and active social club
- Novated lease options available through partnership
UON is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we strongly support diversity in our workforce. Applicants from diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, are encouraged to apply.
Note: Only applicants with unrestricted rights to work in Australia will be considered and shortlisted for this position.
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